In God We Trust
2020 Elections 

How should we vote?

Vote remembering…
	1. Our hope is in God, not a candidate

“He (God) changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding…” —Daniel 2:21

“…For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.” —Romans 13:1-2 

Vote remembering…
	2. Faith needs to filter our politics, not support them

Who is more Christian: Democrats or Republicans?

One stands for protecting life

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” —Psalm 139:13-14

One stands for preserving life

“…the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” —Matthew 25:40

Faith must filter politics
Politics ≠ Faith

Who should you vote for?
The person God led you too
Candidate that will bring the greatest good
The one who you commit to praying for

Vote remembering … 
	3. The Church is not defined by a party

Your candidate will win or lose based on the election; the church will win or lose based on our behavior toward the results.

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you…” —John 17:20-21

Oneness
	Oneness isn’t a party, policies, platforms or legislations
	Oneness is our commitment to values

Values
	Sanctity of life
	Racial justice + equality
	Sexual morality
	Dignity of immigrants
	Caring for the underserved
	Religious expression

Vote remembering … 
	4. Love for each other is the game-changer

Never burn a relational bridge over a political view; that is counter to the law of Christ — love!

Singular New Covenant command

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” —John 13:34

Remember, our citizenship is in a Kingdom ruled by the perfect, holy, loving, just, fair God who gives dignity and value to all!  

In God we trust